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Handcrafted Traditional Statue of Tshongkhapa and His Disciples | Spiritual Decor for Meditation
The Traditional Statue of Tshongkhapa and His Disciples stands at 16.3”/41.5cm in height and 11.8”/30cm at the base, with a total weight of 22.29 kg. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it features 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic paintings, and a durable copper body. Representing the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and his esteemed followers, this statue reflects deep spiritual reverence and mastery. Ideal for altars, temples, or dedicated meditation spaces, it serves as a powerful symbol of wisdom, lineage, and devotion, making it a meaningful centerpiece for practitioners and collectors alike.
Tsongkhapa, the revered Tibetan philosopher and founder of the Gelug school, is depicted seated in serene meditation. His hands form the Dharmachakra Mudra, a gesture of teaching that symbolizes the turning of the wheel of Dharma. From his hands bloom two lotus stems: . He is dressed in the simple robes of a monk, reflecting his life of renunciation and discipline.
Flanking Tsongkhapa are his most devoted disciples, Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je. Both are portrayed in a posture of engaged listening, holding prayer beads in their right hands, symbolizing the continuous recitation of mantras and the practice of mindfulness. The inclusion of these two figures emphasizes the transmission of wisdom and teachings through the Gelug tradition.
Tsongkhapa Size: 16.3”/41.5cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Je Gyaltsab Size: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) × 10.2”/26cm (Base)
Je Khedrup Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) × 10”/25.5cm (Base)
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Total Weight: 22.29 kg
Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is a well-known Tibetan religious philosopher. A devout monk, Tsongkhapa undertook the challenging task of compiling and studying all the Indian Buddhist classics available in Tibet during his time. In his iconic form, wearing a tall, yellow hat, he is seen seated in meditation, often flanked by his two chief disciples, Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je. This statue depicts the reverence for the teacher and the teachings.